Overview
Spring 2025 marks our primary season for recreational and competitive boys' and girls' lacrosse, encompassing both youth and Varsity/JV teams across community and school-based programs. Participating teams at the youth level include Briarwood, Buck Creek (Alabaster/Helena), Homewood, Hoover (Spain Park/Hoover), Mountain Brook, Oak Mountain, Trussville, and Vestavia. Participating teams at the Varsity/JV level include Auburn, Bob Jones, Briarwood, Homewood, Hoover/Spain Park, Huntsville, James Clemens, Mountain Brook, Oak Mountain, Thompson, Trussville, and Vestavia.
Varsity/JV play begins in early January and continues through mid-May, while youth divisions will start in mid-January, concluding in late April. Divisions are organized by grade level, ranging from Kindergarten through 12th grade.
For detailed information on programs, division breakdowns, pricing, and fees, please scroll down.
For assistance with your player's USA Lacrosse membership, please visit www.usalacrosse.com or call 410-235-6882.
Questions about our Spring Season? Visit our FAQ HERE. For additional questions, please email GBYLA Operations Director, Susie Margotta, susie.gbyla@gmail.com
REGISTRATION DATES
November 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Register
Youth & High School Teams
Refund Period Ends
February 1st
Equipment Fitting Guide
Players required to provide own equipment. Click above for guide to required equipment.
2025 Pricing
Click on links below to view Varsity per player fees and Youth per player fees. All youth players will pay the GBYLA base fee and community team fee (if applicable) at time of registration. All high school players will pay a per player fee (if applicable) at time of registration.
Where there are zero fees in registration, applicable fees will be collected directly through your community/team lacrosse program. In this case, youth players will pay GBYLA base fee only at time of registration. High School players will pay their player fee directly to their team.
Questions regarding community fees? Please contact your local community/team Point of Contact for pricing information. Locate your POC contact information under COMMUNITY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT.
Program Details
Participation Requirements
All players must be a USA Lacrosse Member to participate in a GBYLA program. USA Lacrosse annual player membership fee is $35. USA Lacrosse Membership dues are paid directly to USA Lacrosse and are non-refundable. Please click HERE for USA Lacrosse member information or to look-up your member number.
For information regarding your USA Lacrosse membership or to look up your member number, please contact USA Lacrosse directly.
General Questions - www.usalacrosse.com
Member # Lookup - https://memberlookup.usalacrosse.com/usl/index
To Contact by Phone - 410-235-6882
Division Requirements
Division Grade Requirements for play (Boys Only)
| Boys 8U | Grades 0 - 2 |
| Boys 10U | Grades 3 - 4 |
| Boys 12U | Grades 5 - 6 |
| Boys 14U | Grades 7 - 8 |
| Boys High School | Grades 9-12 |
Division Grade Requirements for play (Girls Only)
| Girls 10U | Grades 0 - 4 |
| Girls 12U | Grades 5 - 6 |
| Girls 14U | Grades 7 - 8 |
| Girls High School | Grades 9-12 |
** Please Note **
BOYS ONLY - NO PLAYS UPS OR DOWNS. Boys are prohibited from playing outside their grade divisions.
T-shirt sizing chart
ADULT T-SHIRT SIZE CHART
| Description | Adult XS | Adult S | Adult M | Adult L | Adult XL | Adult 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
| Body Width | 17.5 | 19 | 20.5 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
| Sleeve Length | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 |
YOUTH T-SHIRT SIZE CHART
| Description | Youth XS | Youth S | Youth M | Youth L | Youth XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 19 | 20.5 | 22 | 23.5 | 25 | |
| Body Width | 14 | 15.5 | 17 | 18.5 | 20 | |
| Sleeve Length | 6.5 | 6.75 | 7 | 7.25 | 7.5 |
(PLEASE NOTE** No size exchanges allowed)
Proof of School Enrollment
Proof of School Enrollment is required for all Varsity/JV players. Acceptable proof of school enrollment are report cards, school ID cards, or school provided proof of school enrollment.
All proof MUST INCLUDE student's first and last name, grade, full name of high school, and school year term. If proof does not have all of the above, your registration will be placed in pending and not considered completed.